Baltic League Basketball (Men)

The game was mostly controlled by Siauliai. Sakalai was better in third quarter 21-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Siauliai forced 19 Sakalai turnovers. It was a very good performance for power forward Saulius Kuzminskas (210-82, college: California) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Swiss-Lithuanian guard Rolandas Alijevas (192-85, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Aivaras Kiausas (199-80) answered with 21 points and 5 rebounds and forward Denisas Krestininas (202-94) added 12 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Sakalai. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers:Sakalai: A.Kiausas 21+5reb+1ast, J.Gintvainis 13+3reb+6ast, D.Krestininas 12+11reb, Z.Sestokas 12+1reb, I.Ramasauskas 9+7reb, E.Seskus 5+3reb+2astSiauliai: R.Alijevas 20+7reb+2ast, L.Samenas 18+4reb+1ast, S.Kuzminskas 17+9reb+4ast, V.Liutych 12+3reb+1ast, C.Simon 11+1ast, K.Artamonov 7+4reb+7ast

Juventus were tied after three quarters and then recorded another tie at the end of regular time. They were eventually defeated in overtime 10-16s. Pieno Zvaigzdes dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Juventus' 36. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tyrell Biggs (203-86, college: Pittsburgh) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 7 rebounds. American-Puerto Rican point guard TreVon Hughes (183-87, college: Wisconsin, agency: Edge Sports) contributed with 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Nerijus Varnelis (201-78) answered with 27 points and American guard Darrick Leonard (190-84, college: Aurora) added 15 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Juventus. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers:Juventus: N.Varnelis 27+4reb+2ast, D.Leonard 15+9reb+2ast, D.Gvezdauskas 14+3reb, P.Morkeliunas 12+12reb+1ast, L.Kisielius 5+3reb+4ast, K.Petrukonis 4+6reb+2astPieno Zvaigzdes: Y.Gates 18+7reb, T.Hughes 18+4reb+4ast, T.Biggs 18+7reb+1ast, J.Sinica 12+3reb+1ast, V.Cepukaitis 9+3reb, M.Ruikis 9+5reb+2ast

The game was mostly controlled by Rudupis. Jelgava was better in second period 27-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Jelgava 55-29 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rudupis looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Jelgava was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a very good performance for guard Arturas Milaknis (195-86) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Forward Arnas Labuckas (203-87) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Rudupis players scored in double figures. Rudupis' coach Virginijus Seskus felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Kristaps Kanbergs (190-88) answered with 21 points and 4 assists and forward Arturs Duselis (201-89) added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Jelgava. Top scorers:Jelgava: K.Kanbergs 21+4reb+4ast, A.Duselis 18+5reb+2ast, S.Haynes 10+3reb+1ast, S.Silavs 8+5reb+3ast, K.Chamberlain 7+1reb, G.Justovics 5+4reb+2astRudupis: A.Milaknis 28+3reb+4ast, A.Labuckas 21+10reb+2ast, G.Orelikas 15+8reb+2ast, G.Kadziulis 11+3reb+6ast, A.Urbutis 8+7reb, A.Valeika 7+4reb+1ast

Valmiera/ORDO (LBL) signed 20-year old guard Eduards Hazners (192-97). He played last season at VEF Riga in the LBL. In 14 games he had 6.3ppg and 2.0rpg. Hazners helped them to win the league title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. Hazners also played 11 games in VTB United League where he recorded just 1.0ppg. He represented Latvia at the European Championships U20 in Crete (Greece) this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 8.1ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 31.8%, [read more]

Valmiera/ORDO (LBL) signed 20-year old guard Eduards Hazners (192-97). He played last season at VEF Riga in the LBL. In 14 games he had 6.3ppg and 2.0rpg. Hazners helped them to win the league title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. Hazners also played 11 games in VTB United League where he recorded just 1.0ppg.He represented Latvia at the European Championships U20 in Crete (Greece) this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 8.1ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 31.8%, 3PT: 30.2%.Hazners has played previously for Riga/Pardaugava/Turiba.

Valmiera/ORDO (LBL) agreed terms with Latvian forward Anrijs Miska (203). He played last season at Viten Getafe Fuenlabrada in Spanish EBA league. In 16 games he had just 2.3ppg and 1.5rpg. He was voted Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Honorable Mention in 2017. The previous (15-16) season Miska was tested by Real Madrid (Spain) in Spanish league. Miska represented Latvia at the European Championships U18 in Slovakia this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 6.7ppg, 4.... [read more]

Valmiera/ORDO (LBL) agreed terms with Latvian forward Anrijs Miska (203). He played last season at Viten Getafe Fuenlabrada in Spanish EBA league. In 16 games he had just 2.3ppg and 1.5rpg. He was voted Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Honorable Mention in 2017. The previous (15-16) season Miska was tested by Real Madrid (Spain) in Spanish league.Miska represented Latvia at the European Championships U18 in Slovakia this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 6.7ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.0spg, FGP-1 (75.0%), 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 40.0%.Miska Valmiera/ORDO-2.He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Valmiera.

Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys (LKL) signed 26-year old American guard Ryan Harrow (188-73kg-91, college: Georgia State, agency: 3Eye). He played last season at Rosa in Polish PLK league. In 12 games he had 15.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 4.3apg. Harrow also played that season for VL Pesaro in Italian Serie A where in 20 games he recorded 10.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 3.0apg and 1.4spg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his college team won Sun Belt Tournament in 2015. Harrow was also vote... [read more]

Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys (LKL) signed 26-year old American guard Ryan Harrow (188-73kg-91, college: Georgia State, agency: 3Eye). He played last season at Rosa in Polish PLK league. In 12 games he had 15.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 4.3apg. Harrow also played that season for VL Pesaro in Italian Serie A where in 20 games he recorded 10.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 3.0apg and 1.4spg.The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his college team won Sun Belt Tournament in 2015. Harrow was also voted NABC All-District 24 1st Team in 2015.He has played previously professionally in Cyprus (Anagennises) and Greece (Cretan Kings).Harrow attended Georgia State until 2015 and it will be his third season as a professional player.

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